FKA Twigs Is the Natural-Haired Brit We Can't Stop Talking About
We would venture to say that natural hair is more popular now than it was even in the '70s, and that means there are tons of Afro-rocking women to envy in the spotlight. From major A-list celebrities to rising stars, we've rounded up our favorite ladies with natural curls. Below you'll find drool-worthy hair shots to inspire your grow-out journey, including wavy textures, kinkier looks, and dreadlocks. Some of these names you'll recognize, but hopefully we can introduce you to a few new coifs, too. Source: Getty
FKA Twigs
Everyone may be talking about FKA Twigs because of her relationship with Robert Pattinson, but we've drooling over her natural locks. We predict she will single-handedly bring baby hair back from the '90s.
Erykah Badu
We've been envious of Erykah's extralong natural hair since the '90s. She has gone from dreadlocks to a short crop, and now she is rocking a fluffed Afro.
Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza is a mistress of string instruments from the guitar to the bass, yet it was her signature Afro that originally drew our attention. Her picked-out style gives off funky '70s vibes, and from her music, it's clear she has a whole lot of soul. Source: Facebook user Esperanza Spalding
Julia Sarr-Jamois
As the fashion editor at large at I-D, Julia has her finger on all things haute couture. Every time we spot her larger-than-life Afro in street style snaps, we're inspired to grow longer, taller curls.
Kilo Kish
DJ and singer Kilo Kish is slowly climbing the ranks to stardom (you might recognize her from the Vogue video she did recently). She's young and fearless — how many 20-year-olds do you know who can rock Afro puffs?
Carly Cushnie
Carly is half of the designing duo behind Cushnie et Ochs. And just for the record, she was wearing this blond, shaved pixie look long before Rihanna took to the shears.
Kandace Springs
It's no strange thing to see Kandace shaking her curls on stage as she croons a cover or her own original music. Aside from her corkscrew ringlets, we also love her natural freckles.
Oprah Winfrey
When Oprah revealed her natural hair back in 2012, we were a bit surprised. However, we've grown to love her blown-out waves and large curls on the red carpet.
Cipriana Quann
Chances are you've seen Cipriana (right) and her twin sister, TK Wonder, on some of your favorite street style blogs. The two have been dubbed fashion darlings for their extralong textured locks and eclectic ensembles. Source: Facebook user Urban Bush Babes
Gavin Turek
You've probably heard Gavin's song "Let Me Go" while dancing in the club with your girlfriends. On stage, her hair-ography rivals that of Beyoncé. Source: Facebook user Gavin Turek
Margot Bingham
Margot plays blues singer Daughter Maitland on the hit HBO series Boardwalk Empire. While she has straight strands on the small screen, in reality she sports a head of natural curls.
Janelle Monáe
Covergirl model Janelle is known in the beauty world for her favorite red lip look and oversize pompadour hairstyle. Her dance rhythms and stellar vocals are an added bonus.
Solange Knowles
We've been following Solange since she did the big chop back in 2009. Since then, she has been proving that natural hair is the most diverse hairstyle, wearing it long, short, loose, and wavy.
Elle Varner
With her song "Refill," Elle launched an R&B career on the Billboard charts. Her sultry sound is perfectly matched with her long curly strands.
Jetta
Everything about Jetta screams beauty maven, from her colored kinks to her vampy lip looks and penchant for nail art. We also can't get enough of her mellow music.
Judith Hill
She sang backup for Michael Jackson, dominated on The Voice, and won an Oscar for her role in 20 Feet From Stardom. Oh, and her natural curls totally play into her rock-star persona.
Corinne Bailey Rae
Corinne is the queen of the twist-out. The musician always seems to have elongated waves, and we'd kill to know her styling secrets.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada is one powerful mom and actress who happens to have naturally curly hair. Although she typically wears it in a straight style, what lies underneath is a head full of voluminous waves.
Uzo Aduba
Our favorite natural-haired character on Orange Is the New Black, Uzo has been making the red carpet rounds in the most intricate updos, giving us new formal styling ideas.
Teyonah Parris
Teyonah plays Dawn on Mad Men, where she wears a short cropped 'do. But her natural mane is always flawless on the red carpet, whether it's pulled back into a puff or in a pompadour style.
Chaley Rose
You probably recognize Chaley's caramel-colored coils if you're a Nashville fan. On the show, she belts out stirring country ballads, and we appreciate any chance we get to gawk at her curls.